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    • Outstanding Leaders

    “Outstanding Leaders: Celebrating visionaries in the Florida Panhandle, from Mobile to Tallahassee. Honoring those who uplift our bilingual Hispanic community.”

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    Outstanding Leaders

    Tri-State Legends Awards

    Tri-State Legends Awards Myra Aruz, Wiregrass Hispanic Latino Outreach The Tri-State Legends Awards reached a spectacular milestone at the 1865 Legends Ball, a grand celebration dedicated to honoring excellence and community impact. This prestigious evening served as the perfect backdrop to recognize our esteemed medal honorees—individuals whose enduring contributions have left an indelible mark on…

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    HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

    HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH NOTE FROM THE EDITOR:  Every Fourth of July, Carnegie Corporation of New York celebrates remarkable
    Morovis | September 4, 2025
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    Salvador Chavez: A Hispanic Heritage Month Story of Perseverance and Financial Empowerment

    Salvador Chavez: A Hispanic Heritage Month Story of Perseverance and Financial Empowerment SOURCE Prosperos, Inc. SALINAS, Calif., Oct.
    PRNewswire | October 8, 2024
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    Miguel “Mike” B. Fernandez

    Miguel “Mike” B. Fernandez Chairman and CEO, MBF Healthcare Partners (Cuba) Born in Cuba, Miguel “Mike” B. Fernandez
    David Triana | October 8, 2024
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    Ana Lucia Araujo

    Ana Lucia Araujo Professor of History, Howard University (Brazil) Raised under a civil-military dictatorship in Brazil, Araujo grew
    David Triana | October 8, 2024
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    Hispanic Heritage

    NOTE FROM EDITOR:  Every year, the Carnegie Corporation of New York celebrates a group of remarkable Americans —
    David Triana | September 4, 2024
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    A Journey of Passion and Excellence: The Inspiring Story of Damariz Lassalle

    A Journey of Passion and Excellence: The Inspiring Story of Damariz Lassalle By Lynnette De Jesus, Chief Operating
    Lynette de Jesus | September 3, 2024
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    Everk Sanchez – MeHug “The Ability of Disability”

    Everk Sanchez - MeHug “The Ability of Disability” Every 20 minutes, a child is diagnosed with a critical
    Everk Sánchez | October 4, 2022

    HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH – “HISPANIC LEADERS”

    HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH - “HISPANIC LEADERS” NOTE FROM EDITOR:  Every Fourth of July, Carnegie Corporation of New York
    David Triana | October 4, 2022

    HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH – “HISPANIC LEADERS

    HISPANIC LEADERS NOTE FROM EDITOR:  Every Fourth of July, Carnegie Corporation of New York celebrates a group of
    David Triana | September 1, 2022